Sunday, April 12, 2026
Von der Leyen says Hungary has chosen Europe after election
newsVon der Leyen says Hungary has chosen Europe after election
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Péter Magyar, saying Hungary has 'chosen Europe' after Sunday's vote.
ft.com
Wout van Aert wins Paris Roubaix
sportsWout van Aert wins Paris Roubaix
Visma‑Lease a Bike's Wout van Aert takes the Paris Roubaix victory in a dramatic, emotional finish
Amanda Ungaro to give El País interview alleging Melania‑Epstein ties
journalismAmanda Ungaro to give El País interview alleging Melania‑Epstein ties
Ungaro's upcoming El País interview and scheduled CNN appearance reportedly detail links to Melania and Epstein‑era events
Justin Bieber headlines Coachella with 34‑song, 90‑minute set
musicJustin Bieber headlines Coachella with 34‑song, 90‑minute set
Bieber’s Coachella debut spanned roughly 90 minutes and 34 songs, mixing deep cuts with brief hits and prompting mixed reactions
Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92
musicLegendary playback singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92
Bollywood icon Asha Bhosle has died in Mumbai at 92; tributes note her decades‑long career and plans for last rites at Shivaji Park
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
foodNational Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
April 12 is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, with fans swapping recipes like garlicky tomato grilled cheese.
Wes Streeting rules out a second Scottish independence vote
politicsWes Streeting rules out a second Scottish independence vote
UK health secretary says Britain has 'had enough of chaos' and will not authorize another referendum on Scottish independence.
independent.co.uk
Rachel Zegler wins Olivier Award for Best Actress, Evita
moviesRachel Zegler wins Olivier Award for Best Actress, Evita
Zegler takes Best Actress in a Musical at the 2026 Olivier Awards for her West End debut in Evita.
UK government backs plan to reintroduce golden eagles to England
natureUK government backs plan to reintroduce golden eagles to England
Government approved an extra £1 million to study reintroduction, with releases possible as soon as next year
Former MLB player Phil 'Scrap Iron' Garner dies at 76
sportsFormer MLB player Phil 'Scrap Iron' Garner dies at 76
Phil Garner, nicknamed 'Scrap Iron', has died aged 76 after a two‑year battle with pancreatic cancer, teams say.
David Byrne wows Coachella with theatrical, late‑night set
musicDavid Byrne wows Coachella with theatrical, late‑night set
Byrne delivered an unconventional Coachella performance with marching‑band staging, dancers and bold screen visuals
Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz to win Monte Carlo, reclaims No. 1
sportsJannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz to win Monte Carlo, reclaims No. 1
Sinner defeated Alcaraz 7-6, 6-3 to lift the Monte‑Carlo title and will return to the ATP world No. 1 ranking
sportskeeda.com
Gabby Williams signs with Golden State Valkyries
sportsGabby Williams signs with Golden State Valkyries
WNBA All‑Star Gabby Williams agreed to a multiyear deal with the Valkyries; team also re-signed Iliana Rupert and Cecilia Zandalasini
wralsportsfan.com
Ukraine accuses Russia of hundreds of Orthodox Easter truce violations
cultureUkraine accuses Russia of hundreds of Orthodox Easter truce violations
Ukraine reported about 469, 470 ceasefire breaches during the 32‑hour Orthodox Easter pause, including a drone strike on an ambulance
Mariners rally, J.P. Crawford walk‑off lifts Seattle over Astros 8-7
sportsMariners rally, J.P. Crawford walk‑off lifts Seattle over Astros 8-7
Seattle erased a 7‑2 deficit with five runs in the fifth and J.P. Crawford delivered a bases‑loaded walk‑off single.
Chicago Sky acquire Rickea Jackson from Los Angeles Sparks
sportsChicago Sky acquire Rickea Jackson from Los Angeles Sparks
Sky traded Ariel Atkins to the Sparks to complete the deal and add forward Rickea Jackson to their retooled frontcourt
April 12, 1961: Yuri Gagarin becomes first human in space
scienceApril 12, 1961: Yuri Gagarin becomes first human in space
On April 12, 1961 Yuri Gagarin completed a 108‑minute orbit aboard Vostok 1, becoming the first person to travel to space.
santamariatimes.com
Union Berlin youngster Linus Güther becomes second‑youngest Bundesliga player
sportsUnion Berlin youngster Linus Güther becomes second‑youngest Bundesliga player
Just days after turning 16, Linus Güther made history as the second‑youngest player to appear in the Bundesliga
bbc.com
AEW Dynasty Zero Hour delivers major moments
sportsAEW Dynasty Zero Hour delivers major moments
Zero Hour opened with Okada and Takeshita vs The Young Bucks, and Kamille returned to attack Willow Nightingale
Union Berlin names Marie‑Louise Eta interim head coach
sportsUnion Berlin names Marie‑Louise Eta interim head coach
Eta becomes the first woman to manage a Bundesliga men's side, taking charge until the end of the season after Baumgart's sacking
Birmingham City 2-0 Wrexham, second-half goals sink Wrexham
sportsBirmingham City 2-0 Wrexham, second-half goals sink Wrexham
Carlos Vincente (48') and Christoph Klarer (71') score as Birmingham beat Wrexham 2-0 at St. Andrew's; Wrexham remain seventh.
Victoria Derbyshire fills in on Laura Kuenssberg programme
journalismVictoria Derbyshire fills in on Laura Kuenssberg programme
Victoria Derbyshire stood in for Laura Kuenssberg, conducting hard interviews with guests including Wes Streeting and Tucker Carlson
DiJonai Carrington signs one-year deal with Chicago Sky
sportsDiJonai Carrington signs one-year deal with Chicago Sky
ESPN reports Carrington agreed to a one-year contract as the Sky add multiple veterans in a busy offseason
Nintendo offers $20 off Super Mario Galaxy bundle with Switch 2
gamingNintendo offers $20 off Super Mario Galaxy bundle with Switch 2
To coincide with the Super Mario Galaxy movie, Nintendo is discounting the Galaxy game bundle by $20 on Switch 2.
Rory McIlroy wins back-to-back Masters titles
sportsRory McIlroy wins back-to-back Masters titles
McIlroy defended his green jacket, becoming the fourth golfer to win consecutive Masters tournaments
Haley Hopkins hat trick powers Kansas City in Teal Rising Cup
sportsHaley Hopkins hat trick powers Kansas City in Teal Rising Cup
Hopkins scored three goals as KC Current surged to a dominant Teal Rising Cup performance, leading 5-0 by the 35th minute
Tucker Carlson calls Trump 'slave' to Israel amid Iran war
journalismTucker Carlson calls Trump 'slave' to Israel amid Iran war
Carlson said Trump is a 'slave' to Israel while criticizing his handling of the Iran conflict
Survivor Australia sees Sally voted out as final spots form
tvSurvivor Australia sees Sally voted out as final spots form
Sally was voted out on Survivor Australia; Loz looks to have secured a final‑two spot while Caleb and Jackson jockey for position.
Column calls Trump 'most powerful idiot' after Hormuz blockade
politicsColumn calls Trump 'most powerful idiot' after Hormuz blockade
Column argues Trump's retaliatory blockade of the Strait of Hormuz shows strategic failure
Apple Maps omits many Lebanese village names at default zoom
techApple Maps omits many Lebanese village names at default zoom
Observers find numerous southern Lebanon towns missing from Apple Maps at standard zoom amid regional fighting.
Blaydes vs Hokit becomes instant heavyweight classic at UFC 327
sportsBlaydes vs Hokit becomes instant heavyweight classic at UFC 327
Curtis Blaydes and Josh Hokit traded ferocious strikes in a first‑round, can't‑look‑away heavyweight war
Franziska Koch wins Paris‑Roubaix Femmes
sportsFranziska Koch wins Paris‑Roubaix Femmes
FDJ United‑Suez's Franziska Koch outsprinted Marianne Vos in a three‑rider finish to take Paris‑Roubaix Femmes.
cyclingmagazine.ca
Brandon Lowe hits grand slam, Pirates up 5, 0 at Wrigley
sportsBrandon Lowe hits grand slam, Pirates up 5, 0 at Wrigley
Lowe clears the bases with a grand slam off Jameson Taillon, putting Pittsburgh up 5, 0 in the 2nd inning.
mlb.com
Nine Inch Noize debuts at Coachella with Trent Reznor
musicNine Inch Noize debuts at Coachella with Trent Reznor
NIN + Boys Noize set streamed from the Sahara stage, Trent Reznor joined onstage with Mariqueen
Eichel OT goal sends Golden Knights to playoffs, Avalanche fall 3-2
sportsEichel OT goal sends Golden Knights to playoffs, Avalanche fall 3-2
Jack Eichel scored 1:19 into overtime as Vegas beat Colorado 3-2 to clinch a playoff berth
nhl.com
Chick‑fil‑A shooting in Union Township leaves one dead
newsChick‑fil‑A shooting in Union Township leaves one dead
Masked gunmen opened fire at a Chick‑fil‑A in Union Township, New Jersey, killing one and injuring at least five.